Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for Summer Food Service Program

Nearly 60,000 Ohio children received a free meal each day last summer through the Summer Food Service Program. More than 3.7 million meals were provided for children during the summer, an average 59,924 Ohio children per day. This year, the Ohio Department of Education wants to increase the number of children served and is looking for local sponsors and sites to operate the program.

Straight A Fund Governing Board to Meet

The Straight A Fund Governing Board will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front St., Columbus, in conference room B-001.

Public Meeting Notice: Ohio Educator Standards Board to Meet

The Ohio Educator Standards Board will meet Jan. 27 and 28, at the Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus.

Scrubbing Districts Referred for Professional Conduct Investigation

Seven school districts found to be improperly reporting attendance data or using questionable practices have been referred to the Ohio Department of Education’s Professional Conduct office to determine if any licensed professional participated in conduct unbecoming the teaching profession by contributing to submission of inaccurate data.

Ohio Controlling Board Approves Recommended Straight A Fund Grants to Foster Innovation

The Ohio Controlling Board approved 24 grant applications involving more than 150 school districts and other partners that were recommended as part of Ohio’s new Straight A Fund to encourage innovation in classrooms.